Newbie and modules

If you are new buy FC3, than you can buy f-18

Yea did that mate, just trying to get to grips with setting up controls on the su25 it been I. My hornet yet, red to get my screen res sorted first

I would advise you to get Hornet and it has a lot of functionality and nice flight behaviors.

Don't forget some of the free stuff out there like the A-4. Being an older plane, it's relatively simple to get systems up and working. F-5 is in a very similar class.

Yea did that mate, just trying to get to grips with setting up controls on the su25 it been I. My hornet yet, red to get my screen res sorted first

I would also encourage you to acquire the Hornet - as it is a true multi-role fighter - in terms of attack (ground and air) and ops (ground and sea). Don't think you will be disappointed.

Cheers,

Don

Yea got the hornet just not sat in it yet. Anyone had any issues with their hotas being on the wrong side in control adjust settings? I mean the stick being on the left and throttle on right? Logged on tonight and that's the way it was, can't figure it out

If you mean that the columns in the controller pages are not in the order you prefer then yes, I have that issue using my CH setup. It would be nice if you could specify the order or move them around. On the other hand, they seem to come up consistently, if not in the order I would have chosen if I could, and so you get used to this quickly. Hover on the column headings before making any changes so that you know which controller you are assigning to the function. And if a change doesn't "take" then probably it's because you are trying to make it in the wrong column.

Yea got the hornet just not sat in it yet. Anyone had any issues with their hotas being on the wrong side in control adjust settings? I mean the stick being on the left and throttle on right? Logged on tonight and that's the way it was, can't figure it out

Persian Gulf - Hornet - FC3 This should give you a good base to learn and allow you to enjoy multiplayer - in the sale this should come to circa $130.

The biggest reccomedation i would make it read, read and read some more. Both the manuals and Chucks guide. Only by doing this will you get the most out of the modules.

AVOID CA at all costs if you are planning to play in VR - It does not work and all the view axis are screwed up and ED still haven't sorted the binds out. I only bought if for Multiplayer but suggest you learn the modules first before getting involved with the groundwar online.

After that i'd recommend F14, its model is amazing yet less forgiving with not having FBW and does need some mastering to get the most out of it. It also IMO has a higher hardware requirement due to the gorgeous textures.

Harrier is great fun, its getting there, slowly.

Viggen is a good module, another credit to HB.

L39 has a good flight model and a great aircraft for learning to operate a jet if new to flight sims in general.

Mi8 is a beast if you like helicopters with a great flight model, Huey is fun and looks great inside and both are vital on multiplayer servers if they have sling loading.

Lastly welcome to DCS!

We, as DCS players, often tend to have a bad habit of overselling the difficulty curve of DCS. The best beginner module is a pretty simple choice:

It's whatever you find interest in. Just dive in. There's ample resources to do that.

Yea got the hornet just not sat in it yet. Anyone had any issues with their hotas being on the wrong side in control adjust settings? I mean the stick being on the left and throttle on right? Logged on tonight and that's the way it was, can't figure it out

Congrats on your selection! She is having new systems, weapons and updates on a relatively steeper curve compared to the earlier stages. For things that the in game tutorials do not cover, check out some of the many great YouTube tutorials that are available for the Hornet.

Also, don't hesitate to get into a multiplayer server sometime - you might be surprised at how many people are quite willing to assist you in learning systems and fly with you.

Cheers,

Don

Got the resolution sorted, but still in the adjust controls settings my Hoyas seems to be mixed up,

Stick on the left column and throttle on the right column although it’s not causing a problem it’s just a mystery how it got like that

Congrats on your selection! She is having new systems, weapons and updates on a relatively steeper curve compared to the earlier stages. For things that the in game tutorials do not cover, check out some of the many great YouTube tutorials that are available for the Hornet.

 

Also, don't hesitate to get into a multiplayer server sometime - you might be surprised at how many people are quite willing to assist you in learning systems and fly with you.

 

 

Cheers,

 

Don

Thanks don and thanks for the help and advice guys

Got the resolution sorted, but still in the adjust controls settings my Hoyas seems to be mixed up,

Stick on the left column and throttle on the right column although it’s not causing a problem it’s just a mystery how it got like that

Enjoy the mysteries of mapping stuff in DCS. :megalol:

I do it with 3 sticks and 2 throttles... Mostly a nightmare. And I'm debating another stick...

I would advice to completely skip FC 3 entirely, and rather get a couple of the study sim modules.

Might want to pass on the F16 for the time being, it needs a bit more work.

I started like you and now i have the F18, F16, F14, F5, Harrier, Huey... it's a great game. You can have fun at all levels